LAPEER — Marylynn Darr has been a Habitat for Humanity volunteer for a decade. Habitat board members will hand her the keys to the 14th home completed by Habitat volunteers in Lapeer County since 2002 during ceremonies at 4 p.m. Thursday (Jan. More...

LAPEER — An attorney for a Lapeer man sent to prison last year for sexual assault claims a seven-year sentence should be tossed due to what prosecutors call a “clerical error” —prompting his two victims to do whatever they can More...

LAPEER — The third and final teen accused of plotting a Columbine-style massacre at a Lapeer school about a year ago plans to enter into a plea agreement Tuesday with the Lapeer County Prosecuting Attorney. More...

LAPEER — The Lapeer County Board of Commissioners voted to draft a letter in support of the region’s only official homeless program specifically for veterans — Anka Akron Veterans Program in northern Tuscola County. More...

LAPEER TWP. — A new gas station — along with a possible Dunkin’ Donuts or Tim Hortons — is part of a project planned near the middle of the 13-mile stretch on Imlay City Road (M-21) between Lapeer and Imlay City. More...

LAPEER — During National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers from neighboring states to raise awareness of human trafficking More...

There’s plenty of negativity to go around in this world. All you need to do is watch 10 minutes of the evening news and it makes you want to go off the grid to get away from the mean and violent people in this world of ours. More...

While Detroit’s Big Three and auto builders worldwide are rushing headlong toward rapid electrification of their fleets, many consumers say the companies are chasing a future they aren’t yet ready to embrace. What do you think? More...

LAPEER — Nathan Farrington came pretty darn close to throwing a perfect bowling game last year, but ended up excruciatingly short. How short of the perfect bowling score of 300? He — as the lingo goes — “thre More...

GLENNADINE ANN BOYD, 86, lifetime Lapeer area resident, died Friday, January 12, 2018. She was born January 4, 1932, in Lapeer, to Glenn and Anna (Vosburgh) Slater. Glennie’s family owned and operated Slater& More...

GAIL LOUISE HALE (KONTYKO), at the age of 67, passed on December 29th, 2017. She went peacefully and surrounded by family at home in Northport, MI after losing a tough battle with mesothelioma. She was born on July 27th, 1950, in More...

ELBA TWP. — The I-69 Thumb Region is experiencing job growth, as many employers are in a hiring mode. At the same time, there are many residents here who would like to increase their income by obtaining a new or better job. More...

NORTH BRANCH — Jim Fish, the North Branch varsity volleyball standout coach, received a milestone award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) for reaching his 1,200th win during the 2017 season. More...

Last Sunday marked my favorite time of year when the 2018 Australian Open began competition for the professional tennis players of the world. It was a brutal opening day for the American women who went 1-9 with just Nicole Gibbs moving on. More...

COLUMBIAVILLE — Columbiaville Elementary School students were treated to fun and games with a positive message on Tuesday when motivational speaker and life coach Travis Thomas brought his unique blend of improvisational comedy and constructive More...

Integrity, courage and hard work. These are the values that the all new 2019 Ram 1500 pickup loaded up and rolled out at the 2018 North American International Auto Show Jan. 15 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. More...

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